Commodity Manager

Job Description: Responsible for developing and implementing Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Management strategies including but not limited to cost savings projects, mitigation of price increases, improve pay terms, contract negotiations and administrations, creating RFQs, analyzing RFQ results, building business cases, developing new suppliers and transitioning work to more optimal suppliers.Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and execution of commodity, sourcing and supplier development strategies for a set of Mechanical Fabrication SuppliersEnsure the achievement of key goals in the areas of supplier performance, product cost reduction, management and execution of supplier agreements and monitor the compliance to those agreementsConduct RFQs and perform bid analysisSupport LTA negotiations and complex negotiationsOrganize efforts with regards to supplier performance improvements and Supplier onsite support on critical recovery plansWork with Operational Procurement, Engineering and Program Management to ensure the successful introduction of new programs and successful transfer of production requirements to new suppliersSupport multiple buy to buy, buy to make, and make to buy projectsCollaborate with cross functional teams to develop broad based commodity or supplier strategiesDrive special projects with Suppliers and cross-functional teams across the organizationRequirements: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 3 years prior relevant experience 3+ years experience in Supply Chain/Sourcing/Commodity Management 1+ years experience negotiating contracts Preferred: Aerospace/Automotive/Industrial experience Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze complex data Ability to effectively communicate and present to senior leadership Prior experience managing projects